On advice from Lionel and Valerie (our home exchangers) we searched out the "flea markets" at Pont des Francais on Sunday morning, and, surprise surprise, not only did we find them but they were open (and not "ferme")
About 80% of the market was 2nd hand clothes, books, toys etc etc with the rest some new stuff and a bit of food, although that was mostly taro, watermelon, limes, some greens and chicken kebabs (or "brochette" as they are called here).
We wandered amongst it all poking and prodding as you do at markets whilst I surreptitiously snapped photos of the locals.
The markets attracted a lot of families and it was great to see the young children skipping around with their brothers or sisters or just accompanying their parents. A lot of fathers appeared to be out with their sons, mothers with daughters and all in colourful clothing!
And yes, there is a "rasta" culture here in New Caledonia, inspired by Bob Marley and Jamaica - lots of dreadlocks, rasta colours and those "unusual" tea-cosy beanies.
About 80% of the market was 2nd hand clothes, books, toys etc etc with the rest some new stuff and a bit of food, although that was mostly taro, watermelon, limes, some greens and chicken kebabs (or "brochette" as they are called here).
We wandered amongst it all poking and prodding as you do at markets whilst I surreptitiously snapped photos of the locals.
The markets attracted a lot of families and it was great to see the young children skipping around with their brothers or sisters or just accompanying their parents. A lot of fathers appeared to be out with their sons, mothers with daughters and all in colourful clothing!
And yes, there is a "rasta" culture here in New Caledonia, inspired by Bob Marley and Jamaica - lots of dreadlocks, rasta colours and those "unusual" tea-cosy beanies.